Prime Minister Bayrou's arrival in cyclone-ravaged Mayotte dominated morning coverage, as he dismissed rumors of thousands dead while acknowledging the unprecedented scale of destruction. By early afternoon, focus shifted to his "Mayotte debout" reconstruction plan announcement, promising electricity restoration by January's end and measures to prevent informal settlement rebuilding.
Coverage of South Korean crash investigation deepened, with bird strike confirmed as primary cause and crew survival attributed to cockpit positioning. The Mazan rape case resurfaced with news of 17 defendants appealing their convictions, while Dominique Pelicot accepted his 20-year sentence.
Evening coverage revealed local skepticism toward Bayrou's promises, with Education Minister Borne facing direct confrontation from teachers. Meanwhile, German government's criticism of Elon Musk's electoral influence attempts through AfD support gained prominence.